New $36m Western Downs aged care facility set to open
After five years and an investment of $36m a new aged care facility will soon open and is expected to have far reaching positive outcomes for the Western Downs community. Find out more here.
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Full list: Western Downs Regional Council’s 2025 Australia Day Award recipients
Hard-working volunteers, community stalwarts and organisations that work tirelessly to better the Western Downs will be recognised at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Find out who took home the awards here.
Tributes flow for stalwart Western Downs SES member
Western Downs SES has paid tribute to a long-serving member in the wake of his death this month, performing a guard of honour at his funeral. Find out more.
Heavy rain to continue splashing Darling Downs region
Darling Downs residents shouldn’t be fooled by Monday’s blue skies as forecasters predict more heavy falls in parts of the region. Here’s the latest
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Bell’s new 22 tonne ’Big Blade’ divides the community
A regional Queensland town’s newest tourist attraction, a 67m, 22 tonne wind turbine blade, has been revealed but the ‘Big Blade’ in Bell has sliced opinions in the Western Downs community. Find out more.
Enduring legacy: Chinchilla man remembered after horror crash
The mother of a Chinchilla man who was tragically killed in a horror two-vehicle crash has thanked the community for their ongoing support three months after the crash that claimed the life of her son. FULL STORY.
Record crowds expected for Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
The Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races kicks off today and has continued to grow exceptionally, with organisers predicting another record breaking year. Find out more here.
Revealed: Snake catcher’s advice on staying safe before weather warms up
A Western Downs snake catcher has reflected on his previous snake season, which kicked off in a surprising manner. Find out more and his top tips for staying safe here.
Tributes flow for beloved Chinchilla local
The Western Downs community is mourning the loss of Chinchilla and District Citizen of the Year Recipient Yvonne Wolski, who spent decades giving back to others. Read more here.
Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
Thousands attend Chinchilla’s first Polocrosse Nationals
Thousands of polocrosse players and supporters have been enjoying Chinchilla’s Polocrosse Nationals this week, with the event injecting significant money into the town. Find out more about the event here.
Two exciting days of science coming to Chinchilla State School
World Science Festival Queensland returns to Chinchilla this weekend providing a platform to engage audiences of all ages across two action-packed days. Find out more here.
Drive in movies making a return to the Western Downs
Movie lovers will be able to enjoy a screening of the animated feature Teenage Kraken when the popular outdoor movies return to the Western Downs. Find out when and where here.
Revealed: Chinchilla’s cutest dog of 2024 named
From working dogs to lapdogs and everything in between we’ve tallied your votes for Chinchilla’s cutest dog of 2024 and now we can reveal the winner. DETAILS HERE.
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